Crime Investigation Australia (2005)

Episode Overview

Les, Michael, and Gary Murphy, three of the nine siblings from an Irish family, were among five men found guilty of the brutal rape and murder of Sydney nurse and beauty queen, Anita Cobby, an incident that reignited debates over reinstating the death penalty. The other two perpetrators were John Travers and Michael Murdoch. At 33, Michael was the eldest, having been sent to live with his grandmother at 12. His younger brother, Gary, struggled with hearing impairment, leading him to leave school early and pursue work, which included a history of automotive thefts. Known for his volatile nature, Gary had a reputation for violence. Leslie Joseph Murphy, the youngest at 24, was notorious for his bad temper and had multiple theft-related offenses on his record before the Cobby murder. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Travers, who grew up in a troubled household, formed a bond with Michael Mur